Podcasts about choose your struggle

This week we have Jay Shifman, from Choose Your Struggle, to talk about “The War On Drugs” and mental health.  It was a wonderful conversation.  I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. Steven with Symphony NB conducted by Andy Creegan Feb 4, 2019 in Halifax, NS Demo   https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=vfOX-ObBn3c&list=RDAMVMvfOX-ObBn3c Prince Edward Viaduct https://localwiki.org/toronto/Luminous_Veil Jay Shifman's Ted TalkRead More

What is the Pain that you want to sustain...... because hitting your goal comes with pains to get there, while the pain of NOT hitting them is also painful. so we break this one down 

Replacing words is common experience among people who stutter. What we find out in this episode is people in recovery may have similar experiences. Lupita Dorado just recently opened up about her stutter with her sister. We talk about what that experience has been like for their relationship. Other topics include filler words, stuttering as a woman in the professional setting, and interactions with her daughter who also stutters. Joining me as this week's co-host is Jay Shifman, host of Choose Your Struggle.Episode Overview[2:26 - 4:36] Discovering The Stuttering Community[4:49 - 5:29] Opening Up About Stuttering[5:53 - 9:49] Similarities Between Stuttering & Being In Recovery After Substance Misuse[9:49 - 10:39] Lupita & Her Daughter[10:39 - 14:16] Struggling To Say What You Want to Say[14:16 - 16:59] The Importance of Community & Talking About Stigma[16:59 - 19:35] Working As A Woman In The Professional Setting[19:35 - 20:32] End Of Year Proud Stutter Campaign[20:32 - 24:22] Struggling To Say What You Want To Say Continued[24:22 - 25:20] Baby Steps When Opening Up[25:20 - 27:03] Stuttering In Another Language [27:03 - 29:54] Choosing Your Struggle[29:54 - 34:05] What We're Hopeful ForWant to support this work? Tell us what Proud Stutter has meant to you by leaving a voicemail (415-964-0140) or writing (info@proudstutter.com).Make a monthly or one-time donation on FlipCause.Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or Spotify.Sign up for our newsletter.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content

In this episode of Everyone Hates Healthcare, Michael Swartz has a thorough conversation with Jay Shifman, a mental health advocate, founder, and host of Choose Your Struggle, where he is working towards ending the stigma around issues of addiction and mental health. Jay was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was a teenager and was put on a medication he didn't need, severely impacting his mental health, and leading him to develop an addiction and attempt suicide repeatedly. After five years of recovery, Jay decided to use his voice and his experience to help others who might need support around their mental health, substance misuse, or recovery. He shares his story and some insights on the work that he does with Choose Your Struggle, discussing mental health issues and available resources for those in need. Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

If you want to keep listening, follow and subscribe to Everyone Hates Healthcare, please CLICK HERE In this episode of Everyone Hates Healthcare, Michael Swartz has a thorough conversation with Jay Shifman, a mental health advocate, founder, and host of Choose Your Struggle, where he is working towards ending the stigma around issues of addiction and mental health. Jay was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was a teenager and was put on a medication he didn't need, severely impacting his mental health, and leading him to develop an addiction and attempt suicide repeatedly. After five years of recovery, Jay decided to use his voice and his experience to help others who might need support around their mental health, substance misuse, or recovery. He shares his story and some insights on the work that he does with Choose Your Struggle, discussing mental health issues and available resources for those in need. Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

We're busy working on the next season of 2 Lives which we will launch December 13. In the meantime we're bringing you a podcast by Jay Shifman. You may remember we featured Jay on 2 Lives at the end of June. He shared his story of realizing he'd been overmedicated and how he overcame his addiction to prescription pills. Jay is the host and producer of a couple different shows including “Choose Your Struggle” and  “Made It.” Today we're bringing you an episode of “Made It: Stay Savage,” which spent four weeks on Apple's Top 200 list in its category. If you like this episode look for: “Choose Your Struggle Presents Made It” wherever you get your podcasts. And Jay says go back and check out episode one to get the background.

For more info on this episode, and to check out 2 Lives, visit their website! https://www.2lives.org/listen/jayshifmanAs always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: https://jay.campsite.bioReach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at JayShifman.com or ChooseYourStruggle.comJay's Podcast Reviews (for GreatPods!)Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLooking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnerc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When you hit that record button, how does stigma play a role in keeping your story to yourself? What if you can choose to ignore that stigma and be open and vulnerable behind the mic? My guest today is Jay Shifman, a vulnerable storyteller and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. In our conversation, Jay shares his experience about his speaking and podcasting journey that reveals how to use effective storytelling to break down walls and stereotypes, why the fear of oversharing plays a part in the role of stigma, and how his transition from speaking on stage to podcasting behind the mic can create a growing network to be seen and heard.  You will also learn: Great techniques about what to do as a host of your own show How to audit your podcast through timing conversations Starting a podcast vs keeping up with the podcast Links worth exploring from the episode: Great Pods https://greatpods.co/  New Books Networks https://newbooksnetwork.com/  Engage with Jay Shifman: https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/  https://www.jayshifman.com/  Connect with Mary! Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice Or email visiblevoicepodcast@gmail.com Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

Join 6AMRun.com Founder & CEO Hami Mahani, & co-host Ari F. as we introduce you to Jay Shifman. A Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Coach, and Advocate, and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. In a country where as many as one in two will struggle with an issue of Mental Health or Substance Misuse at some point in their life, the average American is still underserved by an outdated model of care. Too many communities don't have a Mental Health provider at all and, if they do, a lack of insurance coverage and the vast wall of stigma around these issues makes help unaffordable and unattainable for most. https://www.jayshifman.com/ To be a guest, or share your story with the 6AM Run Community apply at: https://forms.gle/hBHCKpYKT6R9tH6m7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's podcast brings us Jay Shifman, a fellow podcaster and a storyteller with the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. In the episode Jay shares his struggles with mental health and addiction, reflects on his Ted talk on the history of substance misuse and why words are so very important.  Join us for an interesting conversation with Jay.   Visit Jay's website https://www.jayshifman.com/ and https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Claim your FREE Self-Care Workbook by joining our mailing list: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/connectReceive 10% off any Cope Notes subscription: copenotes.com/?affiliate=MHMamasMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for a chat option or call 988 in the United States.Crisis Text Line: Our goal is to help texters move from hot moments to a cool calm. Sometimes, that means we give our texters a resource – like a breathing GIF to help them slow down or a link to finding a support group near them.Website: www.crisistextline.orgUSA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Ireland 50808NAMI HelpLine: The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline            SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Mama's Comfort Camp: a peer support network where moms of all ages and stages, from around the world (and across the street) lift up each other. Our lovingly moderated forums are always on: 24/7/365. Find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamas.comfort.camp/National Parent Helpline®  Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent. Available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. 1-855-427-2736 (4APARENT)Our listeners receive 10% off any Cope Notes subscription: copenotes.com/?affiliate=MHMamas

Dr. Susan Boyd is a scholar/activist and Distinguished Professor emerita at the University of Victoria. Her research examines a variety of topics related to the history of drug prohibition and resistance to it, drug law and policy, including maternal drug use, maternal/state conflicts, film and culture, radio and print media, heroin assisted-treatment, community-based research and qualitative research methodology. Her latest book, Heroin: An Illustrated History (Fernwood, 2022), is an illustrated history of two centuries of Canadian heroin regulation that reveals the deep roots of our current failure to address the overdose death epidemic caused by criminalizing and pathologizing drug users and resisting harm-reduction policies. From its discovery in 1898, heroin was prescribed for therapeutic use in Canada. With little evidence of the harm of heroin, its prohibition has been tied up with colonization and systemic racism as well as class and gender injustice. Using documentary evidence and the experiences of people who use/used heroin, drug user unions and harm-reduction advocates, Boyd argues that in order to create a more just future, prohibition and punitive policies that drive the illegal overdose crisis must end. Today's host is Jay Shifman. Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Dr. Susan Boyd is a scholar/activist and Distinguished Professor emerita at the University of Victoria. Her research examines a variety of topics related to the history of drug prohibition and resistance to it, drug law and policy, including maternal drug use, maternal/state conflicts, film and culture, radio and print media, heroin assisted-treatment, community-based research and qualitative research methodology. Her latest book, Heroin: An Illustrated History (Fernwood, 2022), is an illustrated history of two centuries of Canadian heroin regulation that reveals the deep roots of our current failure to address the overdose death epidemic caused by criminalizing and pathologizing drug users and resisting harm-reduction policies. From its discovery in 1898, heroin was prescribed for therapeutic use in Canada. With little evidence of the harm of heroin, its prohibition has been tied up with colonization and systemic racism as well as class and gender injustice. Using documentary evidence and the experiences of people who use/used heroin, drug user unions and harm-reduction advocates, Boyd argues that in order to create a more just future, prohibition and punitive policies that drive the illegal overdose crisis must end. Today's host is Jay Shifman. Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery

Dr. Susan Boyd is a scholar/activist and Distinguished Professor emerita at the University of Victoria. Her research examines a variety of topics related to the history of drug prohibition and resistance to it, drug law and policy, including maternal drug use, maternal/state conflicts, film and culture, radio and print media, heroin assisted-treatment, community-based research and qualitative research methodology. Her latest book, Heroin: An Illustrated History (Fernwood, 2022), is an illustrated history of two centuries of Canadian heroin regulation that reveals the deep roots of our current failure to address the overdose death epidemic caused by criminalizing and pathologizing drug users and resisting harm-reduction policies. From its discovery in 1898, heroin was prescribed for therapeutic use in Canada. With little evidence of the harm of heroin, its prohibition has been tied up with colonization and systemic racism as well as class and gender injustice. Using documentary evidence and the experiences of people who use/used heroin, drug user unions and harm-reduction advocates, Boyd argues that in order to create a more just future, prohibition and punitive policies that drive the illegal overdose crisis must end. Today's host is Jay Shifman. Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Dr. Susan Boyd is a scholar/activist and Distinguished Professor emerita at the University of Victoria. Her research examines a variety of topics related to the history of drug prohibition and resistance to it, drug law and policy, including maternal drug use, maternal/state conflicts, film and culture, radio and print media, heroin assisted-treatment, community-based research and qualitative research methodology. Her latest book, Heroin: An Illustrated History (Fernwood, 2022), is an illustrated history of two centuries of Canadian heroin regulation that reveals the deep roots of our current failure to address the overdose death epidemic caused by criminalizing and pathologizing drug users and resisting harm-reduction policies. From its discovery in 1898, heroin was prescribed for therapeutic use in Canada. With little evidence of the harm of heroin, its prohibition has been tied up with colonization and systemic racism as well as class and gender injustice. Using documentary evidence and the experiences of people who use/used heroin, drug user unions and harm-reduction advocates, Boyd argues that in order to create a more just future, prohibition and punitive policies that drive the illegal overdose crisis must end. Today's host is Jay Shifman. Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this episode, I am joined by Jay Shifman, the founder of Choose Your Struggle. In this episode, we talk about the War on Drugs. We cover what it is, why is it important, and why the war on drugs is really a war on people.  Check Out Jay's website: https://www.jayshifman.com/ All the good stuff: https://linktr.ee/thetalkativeintrovertTheme Song by Eugene (Mikie) Manalo: https://soundcloud.com/mikieika

Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay's story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay's mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. Looking to make these conversations even more accessible, Jay launched the Choose Your Struggle podcast in early 2020.  In Spring, 2022, Choose Your Struggle dropped Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage, a serial-style podcast documentary on Sarah Laurel and the Philadelphia Harm Reduction organization Savage Sisters. A fervent believer in radical honesty and the simple fact that neither struggle nor recovery should be treated as a one-size fits all experience, Jay uses his voice, and his platforms to educate, entertain, and empower. Holding a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and with over a decade of lived and professional experience in the field, Jay has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on your favorite social media platform.

Season 3, Episode 10Hiatus: So Long And Thanks For All The FishThis is the last episode of this show for a while. Jay is burnt out from making Made It and three seasons of this show in three years and is going to take some time work on other projects for a while. But stay subscribed because Season 4 will be back... at some point! And Made It: Season 2 will drop... sometime as well!Thank you for all your love and support.Today's Good Egg: None. Just love yourself.  The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: https://jay.campsite.bioReach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at JayShifman.com or ChooseYourStruggle.comJay's Podcast Reviews (for GreatPods!)Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLooking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnerc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our guest this week is Jay Shifman from the Choose Your Struggle organization and Podcast. Jay brings a deep knowledge of drug misuse and recovery from both personal experience and his education. We discuss the failures in American society around drug laws, the stigma drug users face, and how safe use and recovery are not as big of a priority as they should be. Jay's page: jayshifman.comChoose Your Struggle: chooseyourstruggle.comLink up: linktr.ee/friendsoffailure Send us your failure at stories at friendsoffailurepodcast@gmail.com

Season 3, Episode 9By Any Other Name With The Reverend Robert W. LeeThe Reverend Robert Wright Lee, IV (Rob) is an author, activist, commentator, and preacher. His work has appeared on and in MTV, the View, The New Yorker, CNN, the New York Times, NPR, and countless other sources. As his name suggests, Rob is a descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and has been engaged as an activist in the field of racial reconciliation.Find more about Rob and his work at https://linktr.ee/roblee4.Today's Good Egg: Do whatever you need to feel all right. Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info.The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: https://jay.campsite.bioLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSReach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at JayShifman.com or ChooseYourStruggle.comOne Last Celtics Game With William (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)Jay's Podcast Reviews (for GreatPods!)Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSLooking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnerc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3, Episode 8A Life of Advocacy with Larry D. MassLarry D. Mass has been an advocate for the gay community for his entire adult life. From working with Larry Kramer at Act Up to writing an article that's now recognized as the first report on what would eventually become the AIDS crises, Larry is a hero to the advocate community. He's also written about what it's like to be a gay Jew and interestingly his love of Richard Wagner. Learn more about Larry at https://lawrencedmass.com/. *** There were audio issues with this interview if you're wondering why it sounds so disjointed in moments. Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info. The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: https://jay.campsite.bioLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSReach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at JayShifman.com or ChooseYourStruggle.comOne Last Celtics Game With William (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)Jay's Podcast Reviews (for GreatPods!)Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSToday's Good Egg: Support the birthday fundraiser and buy some merch!Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnerc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3, Bonus EpisodeA Week Off Note From Your HostAs always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: https://jay.campsite.bioLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSReach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at JayShifman.com or ChooseYourStruggle.comOne Last Celtics Game With William (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)Jay's Podcast Reviews (for GreatPods!)The shows Google chose for their podcast creators program: https://medium.com/prxofficial/prx-welcomes-seven-podcast-teams-from-around-the-world-to-the-google-podcasts-creator-program-53db885c158Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSToday's Good Egg: No good egg or card this week.Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3, Episode 7You've Got That (Desi) Spark In You! with Nehal Tenany and Annika SharmaLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack (and the first person this week will win a copy of YES! Magazine with Jay's article on drug use and pleasure: https://podinbox.com/CYSAnnika Sharma is a co-founder and co-host of That Desi Spark podcast, one of the largest independently run South Asian podcasts in the world, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Forbes, and on a Spotify billboard campaign. She currently lives in New York City and works as a health communications manager by day, while juggling her writing and podcasting careers by night. She is the author of the Chai Masala Club, a South Asian romcom series and the first novel, “Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words,” was named an Amazon Editors' Pick while Annika was named a Writer to Watch by Apple. She is a lover of long conversations, superhero movies, reading, and travel, and can be found @annikasharma on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Nehal Tenany is a travel & lifestyle blogger, a podcaster, and content marketing manager at Silicon Valley tech startup, Gong. Nehal's love for content creation allowed her to start NehalTenany.com – an online destination for all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and travel. Nehal's growth on Instagram has allowed her to partner with incredible brands across the globe like Missguided, Lulus, MVMT, BondiBoost, Prose and more. Nehal's passion for her South Asian community helped her create her podcast, That Desi Spark,. Now one of the largest South Asian podcasts in the world, That Desi Spark has been featured in Forbes, Times of India, and most recently, Spotify Billboards. That Desi Spark podcast: https://www.thatdesispark.com/Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSToday's Good Egg: Write your elected officials to demand changes on gun policy. Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I'm so honored to have Jay Shifman on The Be Ruthless Show today. Jay is a passionate soul making noise maker who is breaking stigmas by sharing his own story. Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay's story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay's mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. Looking to make these conversations even more accessible, Jay launched the Choose Your Struggle podcast in early 2020. In Spring, 2022, Choose Your Struggle dropped Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage, a serial-style podcast documentary on Sarah Laurel and the Philadelphia Harm Reduction organization Savage Sisters. A fervent believer in radical honesty and the simple fact that neither struggle nor recovery should be treated as a one-size fits all experience, Jay uses his voice, and his platforms to educate, entertain, and empower. Holding a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and with over a decade of lived and professional experience in the field, Jay has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on your favorite social media platform.

Season 3, Episode 6:From Prison to Policy Changemaker with Morgan GodvinMorgan Godvin is a student at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in Portland, where she was born and raised. She is a person in long-term recovery. As a harm reductionist, she performs syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention outreach, and infectious disease testing. In addition to her studies, she works as a freelance writer covering topics of drug policy and criminal justice. She received her Emergency Medical Technician certification from Portland Community College in 2012. While in active addiction she was arrested and jailed many times, eventually being sentenced to five years in federal prison. Her activism and advocacy now center around reducing the harms associated with drug use, preventing overdose death, and improving access to higher education in prison. She is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Higher Education in Prison.  She has been a consumer of harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services throughout the state. Her mother died of a prescription drug overdose in 2013 and she has lost many close friends to overdose. Merging lived experience with academic education and governmental action, she was confirmed to the Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission in February of 2020.For more from Morgan, check out her website (https://www.morgangodvin.com/) and her work at Filter (https://filtermag.org/author/morgan-godvin/amp/). Check out Beats Overdose at their site https://beatsoverdose.com/.Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSToday's Good Egg:  Do something to honor Pride Month. Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3, Episode 5: Advocacy In Action With Garth MullinsToday's episode is a conversation with Garth Mullins! Garth is the Host and executive producer of the Crackdown Podcast. www.crackdownpod.com and an amazing drug use and user advocate. He's also a guy Jay really looks up to and an awesome musician.  For more on Garth:Crackdown Podcast Episode Resign: https://www.crackdownpod.com/episodes/episode-29-resignGarth's Music: https://soundcloud.com/garthmullinsJay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to metrophillysbest.com/voting and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdosesLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSToday's Good Egg:  Do... something.  Anything. Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3, Episode 4: Rethinking Manliness Through Vulnerability with JT FrankJT Frank is a proud veteran and first responder. He started his career in the United States Air Force and has spent the last 23 years protecting and serving his country as a civilian federal employee. Through his extensive time in the military and as a first responder, he has become intimately familiar with both the positive and negative lifestyle and habits associated with these career fields. Unfortunately for JT, the negative habits progressively played a larger role in his life.  Through trial and error, JT realized, not only do these habits not serve him personally, they are detrimental to the long-term success and mental health of the veteran and first responder community.In 2019, JT came to crossroads in his life where, through personal reflection, he looked inwardly at what was holding him back from being the best possible version of himself. Through his exploration, JT realized the power of habit building, both negative and positive ones, in relation to happiness and success. He made major healthy lifestyle changes building better habits for himself, which have positively impacted his family, work and overall wellbeing.JT's lifestyle changes inspired him to create the Consequence of Habit podcast in 2020 with the overall goal of empowering individuals and communities by bringing awareness to the impact habits have on mental health, success and the environment. Since then, he has had the honor of interviewing a diverse range of guests from high-ranking military officers to professional athletes to your seemingly average everyday person. The common thread in all of JT's interviews is that his guests have made positive changes in their own lives by looking inwardly, examining their habits and making changes. JT has taken these lessons, pinpointed what worked, and incorporated them into something that benefits a broader audience.In late 2020, JT founded Consequence of Habit Inc, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping others establish habits to succeed and improve mental health. JT accomplishes this by continually providing stories of hope, inspiration and positive change through the CoH podcast. JT also leads CoH experiential events, short volunteer hands-on teamwork and leadership experiences that facilitate connection, purpose and challenge.  What started as JT's personal journey has now become a passion to help others make positive changes in their own lives, the community, and the environment.Learn more at https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/ and https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itJay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYSToday's Good Egg:  Do something for your neighborhood and your neighbors!Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What happens after you survive two suicide attempts? In part II of our chat with Jay Shifman, public speaker and host of the "Choose Your Struggle" podcast, we talk about his road to recovery. Jay describes the days after his unsuccessful attempts to end his life, the time he spent in a hospital, and then a very difficult stretch in a rehab facility. Today, Jay continues his work to raise awareness and end the stigma that surrounds mental health and addiction.

Season 3, Episode 3: The Medical Side of Cannabis with Dr. Peter GrinspoonDr. Peter Grinspoon saw from an early age that the way our country handled cannabis wasn't build on science or fact. Through watching his brother die of cancer, go through med school and struggle with his own issue of Addiction, Dr. Grinspoon never lost his desire to see cannabis handled in a safer and more fact-based way. Now an advocate for increased access to medical cannabis, Dr. Grinspoon is one of the leading voices in the medical cannabis environment. Peter Grinspoon, M.D. is a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and a certified Health and Wellness Coach. He is a Contributing Editor to Harvard Health Publications as well as a TEDx Speaker. He is the author of the memoir ‘Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction'. He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation. He is a former Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with addiction and mental health issues.Learn more at https://www.petergrinspoon.com/. Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itLeave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: https://podinbox.com/CYS2 Lives (a special podcast rec in this episode)Today's Good Egg: Do something to contribute to the fight to save abortion access!  Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this special feed drop episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay plays a story from the podcast Abortion, With Love Titled To My Strength followed by a conversation between Omkari Williams and Renee Brown Sherman on Ms. Williams' podcast Stepping Intro Truth. Ms. Williams is a storyteller who teaches women how to use their stories to make a change. Ms. Brown Sherman is the Founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions, increasing the spectrum of abortion storytellers in the public sphere, and shifting the way the media understands the context and complexity of accessing abortion care. After Monday night's leak, Jay didn't feel comfortable putting out the episode intended for this week. This moment is too big; too important. We have to be honest with what's happening in this country. This ruling will simply be the latest attack on everyone who isn't white, rich, and male in this country perpetrated by the Republican Party and allowed by the ineptitude and/or willful ignorance of the Democratic Party. Our system is broken and we're seeing real consequences. Jay and his wife Lauren attended a march Tuesday night in their city of Philadelphia that was sponsored by the organization behind the series of Women's Marches, and the Socialist Party. The march called for numerous outcomes including protecting the riot of abortion for all and the formation of a new party that accurately represents those the Democrats pretend to represent. If you or someone you love needs more info on an abortion, please visit your local Planned Parenthood. We'll be back with a regular episode (and talking about the success of Made It, Season 1) next week. Choose Your Struggle. To find this original conversation (and every other episode of the Stepping Into Truth podcast): https://www.steppingintotruth.com/e/talking-bringing-abortion-stories-out-of-the-shadows-and-more-with-renee-bracey-sherman/.And Abortion, With Love https://www.abortionwithlove.com/abortionloveletters/lettertomystrength.This episode is part of the Abortion Love Letters Mini-Series, releasing every Monday.Content warning: mention of blood and medical traumaAbortion, with Love is a podcast dedicated to reclaiming the ways that we talk about abortion.Website: www.abortionwithlove.comInstagram: @abortionwithloveTwitter: @abortionwithluvDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abortionloveBringing Down The Flowers is a free monthly newsletter where Hannah Matthews shares writing, art, ideas, and media in support of everyone's abortion experiences. Hannah's writing has been featured in ELLE, Esquire, Teen Vogue, and other outlets, and her book about community abortion care and support work is forthcoming from Atria Books in 2023. You can subscribe to the newsletter at bringingdowntheflowers.substack.comLooking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What happens if the medicines you're prescribed are actually making you worse, not better? What happens if the doctor you turn to for help isn't helping? Our guest, Jay Shifman, public speaker and host of the "Choose Your Struggle" podcast, shares his long journey back to himself.  As an adolescent, Jay was diagnosed as bipolar. The medicines he was prescribed to treat his disease led him to years of prescription drug misuse, addiction, and two suicide attempts. Jay is not bipolar, but it took years of struggle and nearly dying for Jay to finally figure that out.

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

For more info on other ideas around addiction, listen to these episodes of the Choose Your Struggle podcast: https://kite.link/DrNzingaHarrison, https://kite.link/DavidPoses, https://kite.link/IGNTD.Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

For more info on the MOVE bombing, see: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2015/05/13/406243272/im-from-philly-30-years-later-im-still-trying-to-make-sense-of-the-move-bombing, https://www.inquirer.com/move-bombing/, and https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/8/8/20747198/philadelphia-bombing-1985-move. Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/. For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood. This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle. Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat. The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above. The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious. Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

Check out the rest of Season 1 of Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It at https://kite.link/CYS-Stay-Savage.Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com.  A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3, Episode 2: Living By The Book with Kristen MeinzerKristen got into podcasting early, over a decade ago, as a film critic for WNYC, a passion she still lives through her show Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen. But it was when she launched By The Book Pod in 2017 with Jolenta Greenberg, that she became a household name. Over the last five years, they've reviewed over 70 self help books, living, as the name suggests, by the book, for two weeks at a time. After their fiftieth book, they wrote a book of their own How To Be Fine, which you can get at CYS' Bookshop page. She's a regular contributor to Pop Culture Happy Hour on NPR and she also hosts The Royal Report. Kristen was named a 2020 Woman of the Year by The Women's Center in Washington DC and one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Podcasting by Quill in 2021. Her incredibly helpful book for people new to podcasting, So You Want to Start a Podcast, won the Audie Award for best business/personal development audiobook of 2020. As she hints on this show, there is more on the way too so stay tuned! For more from Kristen, visit her website at https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/ and for more on By the Book Pod visit https://bythebookpod.com/. Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage drops April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itLove Conquers Alz (a special podcast rec in this episode)Today's Good Egg: Subscribe to Made It! (PLEAAAAAAASE!!!)Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Season 3 is here! Season 3, Episode 1: The Evolution of Modern Drug Policy with Ethan Nadelmann. Ethan Nadelmann is the founder of Drug Policy Alliance! He tells Jay about his introduction to drug use and drug policy decades ago and his move, in the 90s, to bring multiple organizations under one roof which gave birth to the legendary DPA. After retiring half a decade ago, Ethan continues to be a force on drug policy scene and now hosts the podcast Psychoactive, for iHeart. Past guests have included Dan Savage discussing Sex, Drugs and Freedom, Former President Juan Manuel Santos of Mexico on Ending Drug Prohibition in the Americas, Carl Hart on Studying Drugs, Using Drugs & Staying Safe, and many more. Listen at the link above or wherever you get your podcasts. More on Ethan: https://www.gq.com/story/heres-where-to-find-the-smartest-conversations-about-drugs-right-now, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ethan-nadelmann-psychoactive-podcast-psychedelics-legalized-drugs-1195644/Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage drops April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itToday's Good Egg: Subscribe to Made It! (PLEAAAAAAASE!!!) Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are diving deep into men's mental health and how we can better support the men in our lives. Mental health advocate, Jay Shifman, joins us as he shares the steps we can take to create a safe space, be better listeners, and have uncomfortable conversations with our loved ones. Learn More About Jay: Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay's story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay's mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. A fervent believer in radical honesty and the simple fact that neither struggle nor recovery should be treated as a one-size-fits-all experience, Jay uses his voice, and his platforms to educate, entertain, and empower. In 2021, Jay added a new line to his resume when he was invited to join the roster of podcast hosts for the Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery channel on the New Books Network. Holding a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and with over a decade of lived and professional experience in the field, Jay has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell. Key Takeaways: [04:01] How to communicate with a loved one who may be struggling with their mental health [06:28] Why learning to vocalize emotions is like training a muscle [07:08] 3 topics that 95% of male friendships revolve around  [12:10] How to create a safe environment that allows for emotional expression  [14:20] The mindfulness exercise to become more comfortable sharing your emotions [17:24 ] The #1 realization you need to be aware of in order to give someone the space to open up to you [20:39] How to have more self-awareness when handling tough conversations  [26:06] Advice for the men who have a hard time opening up and communicating [28:49] Society, ADHD, and misdiagnosis [32:17] The negative and positive effects of social media and our mental health Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about Jay on his https://www.jayshifman.com/ (website). You can also check out the Choose Your Struggle podcast here or his newest podcast, Made It, https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/made-it (here). You can also connect with him on https://jay.campsite.bio/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/ChooseYourStruggle (Facebook). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052ZO78E/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (The Myth of Autism by Dr. Michael J. Goldberg) Are video podcasts more your style? Subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTnUYPJdz3z7T0yWc58Nmg (YouTube channel)! We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on https://www.instagram.com/piecesofawomann/ (Instagram) or https://www.facebook.com/Piecesofawomanpodcast (Facebook). Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the Podcast: If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave Us an iTunes...

Season 3 is here! This is kind of a season kick off, more final trailer than full episode. So we'll call it Season 3, Episode .5.We'll officially kick off Season 3 next week, Friday the 15th, with a conversation with Ethan Nadlemann. Sorry for the echoey sound. Still finishing the recording booth but I said screw it I want to use it. Follow the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379Subscribe to Made It's stream! https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-itNo good egg or card this week. Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS As always, you can find more at our links: https://jay.campsite.bio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the LAST preview for our new show, Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage. Adam will announce at the end of our conversation when the season will drop!If you're hearing this on the Made It stream, check out our other podcast, Choose Your Struggle at https://kite.link/CYSSeason3!Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/. A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.  Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

In this last preview to Season 3 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Adam al-Asad of Savage Sisters.Consider subscribing to Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it to make sure you don't miss a single moment of our new show when it drops in a few weeks! Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dead Weight: A Memoir in Essays (Northwestern UP, 2022) chronicles the improbable turnaround of a drug smuggler who, after being sentenced to eight years in state prison, returned to society to earn a PhD in creative writing and become the only tenured professor in the United States with seven felony convictions. Randall Horton's visceral essays highlight the difficulties of trying to change one's life for the better, how the weight of felony convictions never dissipates. The memoir begins with a conversation between Horton and Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man statue in New York City. Their imagined dialogue examines the psychological impact of racism on Black men and boys, including Horton's separation from his mother, immediately after his birth, in a segregated Alabama hospital. From his current life as a professor and prison reformer, Horton looks back on his experiences as a drug smuggler and trafficker during the 1980s-1990s as well as the many obstacles he faced after his release. He also examines the lasting impact of his drug activity on those around him, reflecting on the allure of economic freedom and the mental escapism that cocaine provided, an allure so strong that both sellers and users were willing to risk prison. Horton shares historical context and vivid details about people caught in the war on drugs who became unsuspecting protagonists in somebody else's melodrama. Lyrical and gripping, Dead Weight reveals the lifelong effects of one man's incarceration on his psyche, his memories, and his daily experience of American society. Dr. Horton is a Professor of English at the University of New Haven.  Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, a stigma-destroying speaker, and the founder of Choose Your Struggle podcast. A guy in long-term recovery, Jay is dedicated to ending stigma and promoting fact-based education around Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. You can learn more about Jay at his links here. For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on your favorite social media platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/. A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing.Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through www.chooseyourstruggle.com or subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our store! Our partners for this show are as follows:Drug Policy AllianceGreat PodsYaFavTrashmanOf Substancee3 Radio/The QubeThe People of Color Psychedelic CollectiveConsequence of HabitThe Head and the HandThe New Books NetworkOotifyThe podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by Great Pods and include:I'm The VillainGhost TownWhat's On Your Mind with Jani RadCookies for BreakfastBased on a True StorySalad with a Side of FriesSex, Drugs, and JesusHotter Than HealthCovering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda LoveCrackdownDon't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by Bensound. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by Leduce and Rob Devious.  Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, or Drug Use & Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com.  · Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon! · But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308 for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more! · Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle · Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: https://podinbox.com/CYS · Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle. · Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv. · Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS · Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS

After battling with mental health, anxiety, depression, and then finally attempting suicide twice. Jay Shifman has found a voice and a passion for removing the stigma of mental health! A conversation we need to hear, Jay shares countless resources and statistics that will help to uncover conversations and open the eyes of our listeners. Check out Jay's podcast, Choose Your Struggle.   Review the podcast on iTunes Follow Us On Spotify Better Help - Online Therapy Platform- Code HTH at checkout BetterHelp will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist  • Connect in a safe and private online environment – it's so convenient • You can start communicating in under 48 hours • It's not a crisis line, it's not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online • Send a message to your counselor anytime • You'll get timely and thoughtful responses plus you can schedule weekly video or phone sessions • All without ever having to sit in an uncomfortable waiting room • BetterHelp is committed to facilitating great therapeutic matches so they make it easy and free to change counselors if needed • It's more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available • The service is available for clients worldwide • Find the particular expertise you need online – don't limit yourself to the counselors located near you   Organifi Supplements! - You must try the Chocolate Protein and the Greens Powder    Work with me!